Football pundits Ian Wright and Roy Keane have criticized Liverpool for failing to agree a new contract with Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The Liverpool right-back has entered the final year of his contract at the club and, along with Mohamed Salah and Virgil Van Dijk, can leave the club as a free agent at the end of the season.
The Red Star has been linked with a move away from the club with Real Madrid watching closely about him
Wright and Keane have criticized Liverpool for how they have handled Alexander-Arnold’s contract situation.
Wright told ITV, as reported GOAL:
“You can’t see anything happening in January for sure, especially the way Liverpool have started the season, but for me what he’s done with Liverpool so far… It’s different when people talk about Steve McManaman and Michael Owen , yes. , they won the League Cups and the FA Cup but he has won the Premier League, the Champions League, the Club World Cup, the FA Cup the League, he’s won it all and he’s done it at his hometown club. Liverpool and FSG have put themselves in a position where they are in the last year. It’s crazy.”
The right-back has made over 300 appearances for the club and has contributed greatly to their success in the Premier League and Champions League.
He was one of their best players under Jurgen Klopp and helped them become a force in European football.
There is no other right back like him in world football who can actively contribute with his assists and goals.
Real Madrid have a habit of turning the heads of Premier League stars and Alexander-Arnold could be the latest.
Keane added: “He is in control of all this. You would like to think that Liverpool are trying to get him with a contract. If not, he will surely leave Liverpool, he will go abroad, and if Real Madrid is an option, this is a good choice.”
Liverpool are at risk of losing Trent Alexander-Arnold in the summer of 2025
The Liverpool defender could negotiate a pre-contract deal with other clubs in January.
Wright and Keane have rightly criticized Liverpool for their handling of Alexander-Arnold, who remains one of their key players under Slot.
A club that usually runs so well is in serious trouble losing its star player for free.
Between now and the time his future is decided, speculation will increase as to where he could be moving.
Alexander-Arnold to agree a contract extension at Liverpool if only they could match their ambitions and so far under Slot, they have managed to prove that they can compete on all fronts.
